Delanie (Not a Wives Bet)

Ben is indifferent

I looked at Ben who left on the motorbike, he left not even looking at me who was standing in front of the house when he saw me.

I was breathing heavily while locking the house, it seemed like this morning I was going to leave alone.

" Maybe he has a lot of business" I said

In a few weeks Ben's Thesis will be over and he'll be back in London. It's so hard for my heart to remember, I want Ben to be by my side. It seemed like the rejection I had made Ben shut up and not want to talk to me.

I then waited for the bus to arrive at the drag class building, actually next week we will do the art and this is the first time for me.

I wanted to invite Ben and give him an entrance ticket. The school did provide two free tickets for each dancer, this is a bonus for families who want to watch our dance performance..

But now it looks like I have to keep that ticket because Ben doesn't seem to be coming.

This time I chose to focus on every practice, I didn't want to look bad in my first performance. Could Dady tell me to go home and continue the business.

Today's training went well even though Ben's shadow and smile always filled my head, it felt like something was missing in my life

I came out after training and at that point I realized Ben wasn't there. Yeah, it's Ben's habit to come and always pick me up, though,

" It's not good for women to go home alone, especially if you don't have anyone here"

That's the reason Ben always gives.

" Ben where??" ask Verl one of my interesting friends,

" He's on business" I said, smiling at the streets without Ben's unique motorbike

" You guys are a good match for Delanie, will she come to the stage later??"

" I don't know" I replied, trying to smile

Verl left and left me who could only wave. I went to the bus stop not far from my class, I still hoped Ben would come even if it was too late.

Until I set foot on the bus, Ben's life trunk remained invisible and this time I knew that Ben really wasn't coming

I finally arrived and immediately saw Tah Ben who seemed to be tightly closed with the lights still off.

Ben had been watching his whole life, always turning off all the lights before he left

I walked around and accidentally saw a package box in my mailbox. I rushed to get her and it turned out to be a delivery from Bi Jida.

I immediately smiled at the package even though such a long distance did not hinder bi Jida's love for me

I brought the package into the house and as soon as I opened the contents I was immediately moved. The large package that Bi Jida sent me turned out to be my favorite food food only in instant form

Some packs of chicken and beef meatballs that are complete with the spice, some instant spices that come from Indonesia such as rendang, curry and so on

After seeing all the shipments arrive, I saw a small plastic in the bottom pile

I took it out and saw what it contained, it turned out to be a handkerchief bearing my name

" Dady loves you Delanie"

The words written on the handkerchief made my hand really vibrate, embroidery with gold thread was able to make me cry.

" This must be Bi Jida's where Dady might do this" I said, wiping away tears.

" I want Dady to give it to me"

I don't want to be so drawn into grief and to comfort myself I choose to cook instant meatballs Bi Jida's delivery.

The way this is practical because all the way to cook it is printed on the wrap so that I have no trouble making it.

I finally finished and served the meal with fried onions and chunks of cayenne pepper. Seeing that bowl of meatballs my saliva almost dripped.

" If only there was Ben"

I then walked into the front room and opened the window curtains, it was still the same as Ben's house was still very quiet with the atmosphere of the house getting darker because it was almost night.

" Where is he??" ask in my heart

" Did I just chat??"

But I finally locked my intention and again fulfilled my intention to eat a bowl of warm meatballs that were like very good.

As I wished it felt so overwhelming that it erased my longing for the homeland. Remember mas SMA meatballs are a favorite food for teenagers with affordable prices and a taste that does not disappoint

After eating and cleaning clean I then wrote a message of thanks to Bi Jida, really she was like an angel to me. Don't forget I also thanked you for making a handkerchief with beautiful stitches

" Aunty Glad you like to take care of your health, Miss Delanie. The handkerchief is proof of Mr. Okta's love for you, it's still good for Mr. Okta

A reply from bi Jida, I'm glad that Dady is okay. After the shower I went back to see Ben's house and it turned out that the lights were on.

A sense of relief instantly ambushed my heart, I'm glad he's back and I hope he'll always be fine even if he's been indifferent for one day.

" Good Night Mr. Ben" I said as I closed my window curtains

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